Donate to Calgary Homeless Foundation with SkipTheDepot!
DOWNLOAD THE SKIPTHEDEPOT APP AND DONATE YOUR BOTTLE REFUND TO CALGARY HOMELESS FOUNDATION (they even pick the bottles up for you!)
Calgary Homeless Foundation is pleased to announce our partnership with SkipTheDepot, a door-to-door bottle collection service that makes refundable recycling and donating to our organization easy.
How It Works
SkipTheDepot picks up your empty bottles and cans and donates 100% of your returns to Calgary Homeless Foundation, so every dollar of your recycling goes towards the fight against homelessness. To get started:
- Visit the web app, https://app.skipthedepot.com/calgaryhomelessfoundation, to donate your returns to Calgary Homeless Foundation automatically, or download SkipTheDepot app from the App Store or Google Play.
- Place your garbage bags outside.
- SkipTheDepot picks up the bags, and Calgary Homeless Foundation receives your donation! (We will issue a tax receipt to you if the amount is $20 and above.)
Why We’re Excited
Over 1200 organizations in Calgary and more than $966,747.73 have been donated through SkipTheDepot. When you recycle with SkipTheDepot and Calgary Homeless Foundation, you are helping the environment and supporting people experiencing homelessness in our city.
What Else Do You Need to Know?
How many cans and bottles can I donate?
A minimum of 150 containers, or two bags worth.
How do I pack them?
No need to sort bottles from cans. Just put everything into garbage bags. (No boxes, please!)
How do I schedule a pick-up from my home?
Visit the web app, https://app.skipthedepot.com/calgaryhomelessfoundation, or download SkipTheDepot from the App Store or Google Play.
Enter your address, your desired pick-up date, and select Calgary Homeless Foundation from the list of organizations in the donations section. Use the comments section to give any specific instructions for the driver. (Example: call this number when arriving; bags are alongside fence; please pick up at a particular time).
On the scheduled day of your pickup, place your bags outside in a secure location by 8 am. The driver will pick up your bags between 8 am and 5 pm, label them, and take them to SkipTheDepot’s counting facility.
If you live in an apartment or condo, SkipTheDepot just needs access to your building’s recycling room. Let your building management company know you’re interested in the service.
Can I drop my bottles and cans off to SkipTheDepot?
Yes. Simply find the closest Drop&Go location in the app or website (it’s marked on the map).
Write your 4-digit customer ID on all your bags and head over to the Drop&Go location. Use the app or website to snap a quick picture of your bags and drop the bags into the designated area. SkipTheDepot will count your bags and even show you what they counted!
To learn more, visit www.skipthedepot.com.
